Tag Archives: freestyle

Squidkid Answers Your Questions: What's Wrong With My Freestyle Form?

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Tina Ramser

I got a great question from Squidkid reader Rahul, who at 31 years age  is not only learning how to swim for the first time, but working on freestyle or side breathing. I am practicing regulary about four times a … Continue reading →

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Freestyle Notes: The Power of Less When You Swim

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Tina Ramser

Still, everyday when I go to check Squidkid stats, the most popular search is how to swim laps. Also, my most-clicked entry remains to be How To Swim Freestyle Laps Correctly & Well. I get about 50 views a day … Continue reading →

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Fool-Proof Way to Start Doing Side-Breathing Freestyle Laps Today

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Tina Ramser

Yesterday we worked out some first-timer kinks involving freestyle. This is an important entry if you want to catch up on all we’ve talked about here on Squidkid on being a new-to-me freestyle, learning-to-breath-on-the-side kind of swimmer. And yesterday I … Continue reading →

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Freestyle First-Timers: Working Out Some Kinks

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Tina Ramser

Due to recent comments and Squidkid clicks, I want to talk to beginners more about the subject of learning how to swim freestyle correctly, or at least better than you do right now. If you’d like to catch up on … Continue reading →

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Olympic Swimming: Look, Listen & Learn How

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Tina Ramser

What kind of a swim instructor would I be if I didn’t mention Olympic Swimming? Kid, parent, or budding athlete, one of the best ways to learn how to improve your freestyle stroke is to watch others do it. Here … Continue reading →

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How to Swim Freestyle Laps Correctly & Well

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Tina Ramser

I’ve had a lot of hits lately on the former SquidKid entry about Lap Swimming Fundamentals, so I thought I’d revisit the topic. I’ve also had parents as of late shyly whisper as they watch their kids take a lesson … Continue reading →

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